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Abdominal pain on the right under the ribs may be associated with liver or biliary tract problems. It is also the result of a fatty and unhealthy diet and alcohol abuse. Pain often results from an enlarged liver, which in turn is a symptom of many dangerous diseases such as hepatitis C or hepatic vein thrombosis. How to distinguish pain from overeating from a serious illness? How to strengthen your liver with home remedies?
How to recognize liver pain?
Pain on the right side of the abdomen, under the ribs, may be associated with liver problems. However, it is worth knowing that this organ is not innervated and, in addition, has a great regenerative capacity. Therefore, pain in the liver can be caused by significant changes in this organ, an increase (then the surrounding serous membrane hurts) or damage to cells. Then it is characterized by a feeling of distress, colic and even sharp stabbing pain. What are the causes of liver pain?
Common causes of liver pain
The most common causes of liver pain are liver pain after a heavy or heavy meal. This is due to the digestion of large amounts of fat and increased bile secretion. The same is true with alcohol abuse – the liver must cleanse the body of toxins, so it swells and causes temporary pain, often accompanied by nausea, bloating, feeling of fullness and diarrhea.
Sharp, stinging, and intensifying pain, in turn, can result from inflammation of the bile ducts or biliary colic. In the first case, inflammation develops in the biliary tract and is accompanied by itching, liver enlargement and weight loss. When the bile ducts are completely blocked (for example, when bile deposits known as stones build up), bouts of biliary colic occur. The pain quickly becomes unbearable and radiates to the right shoulder blade. It is accompanied by nausea, flatulence and vomiting. You need to call an ambulance.
Liver pain and serious illness
Pain caused by an enlarged liver can also be a sign of more serious medical conditions, such as bacterial or alcoholic hepatitis. Another reason is advanced hepatitis C, which is asymptomatic for a long time and leads to cirrhosis of the liver – an irreversible failure of this organ. We should be concerned about chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, skin problems, nausea and abdominal pain.
An enlarged liver is also a sign of hepatic vein thrombosis, a dangerous disease that can lead to organ failure or even necrosis. It is caused by cysts, abscesses, and nonelastic tumors. The disease is also accompanied by ascites and edema.
Cysts can be another cause of liver pain and too much paracetamol. In excess, it is highly toxic and can cause liver failure.
Home remedies for liver disease
The basis of liver regeneration is a balanced diet – avoiding heavy and fatty foods (especially animal fats) and alcohol. It is also important to regularly eat small meals every 2–3 hours and chew food slowly and thoroughly. It is also worth adding herbs and spices to the dishes to facilitate digestion and cleanse the body – cumin, thyme, turmeric, oregano or mint. Dandelion or milk thistle infusions will also be helpful.
